The Moon Amongst the Pre-Dawn Planets

Yesterday the waning crescent Moon began to encroach upon the early morning planets and appeared close to Regulus and Venus. This morning it’s moved a little further along and is now nicely nestled amongst the group. Take some time to look as you’ll also be able to enjoy Earthshine illuminating the Moon’s darkened surface.

For those in Australia, there’s an added bonus, especially if you live on the western coast of the country. This month marks a rare occasion as Venus is occulted by the Moon. In other words, if you get up early enough, you’ll get so see the planet disappear behind the Moon and then re-appear a little over an hour later. The exact timings will vary, but you can find out more here.

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